Les Heritiers Saint-Genys Morgon Aux Charmes 2023

Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant, but best to open it half an hour before service.

Les Héritiers Saint-Genys winery is located in the Côte d'Or region of Burgundy, France, in the renowned village of Chassagne-Montrachet. In 2011, the estate was acquired by Patrice du Jeu, with the assistance of his uncle; since 2013, he has been joined by winemaker Jean-Baptiste Alinc. The estate’s vineyards are spread across the surrounding areas, spanning the Côte de Beaune, the Côte Châlonnaise, and the Beaujolais region.

The Gamay grapes come from a plot located just west of the hamlet of Morgon. Here, in the southernmost part of the appellation, at an altitude between 350 and 400 meters, the fifty-year-old vines enjoy a south-easterly exposure on a gentle slope. Their roots delve into a sandy, pebble-rich soil that sits atop deeply weathered granite. These conditions lend the wines a fleshy, expressive character.

On the nose, the wine displays a broad, mature aromatic profile featuring notes of black cherry, elderberry, and small red fruits, followed by hints of forest floor and subtle spicy touches. On the palate, it is round, rich, and deep, with good concentration and well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and juicy. It pairs beautifully with steak, mushroom risotto, or smoked turkey.